Mysterious Zodiacs From Around the Globe

Every ancient culture has observed the changing seasons and made correlations with the constellations and the planets in order to plan harvests and predict events

The zodiac predictions you are likely familiar with are the sun signs in western astrology, which originated in ancient Babylon.

Everyone usually knows what constellation the sun was in when they were born, as traditionally the sun stays in that constellation for about a month according to the Western zodiac. But what about the mysteries contained in other zodiacs? Below we examine the zodiacs of the Hindus, Chinese, Celts and Mayans.

The Chinese Zodiac

Mysterious Zodiacs From Around the Globe – The Chinese Zodiac

The true Chinese zodiac is also more complicated than what you may have already read about it. There are different signs for the time you were born, and also where you were born.

But like with all the zodiacs, there is a belief that we hold similar personality traits with the generation we were born into, and each year does seem to take on a personality. Just look at how 2016 was perceived as such a terrible year, yet 2015 wasn’t experienced that way – what makes each year unique? The Chinese zodiac can produce clues. So what was the Chinese zodiac sign the year you were born?

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Dragon: 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964Charismatic, eccentric

Snake: 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965Philosophical, decisive

Horse: 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966Strong, intelligent

Goat: 2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967Calm, Sensitive

Monkey: 2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968Quick-witted, lucky

Rooster: 2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969Energetic, flamboyant

Dog: 2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970Loyal, courageous

Pig: 2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971Philanthropic, sociable

Rat: 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960Artistic, adaptable

Ox: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961Stubborn, steady

Tiger: 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962Leader, confident

Rabbit: 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963Diplomatic, empathic

Vedic (Hindu) Zodiac

Mysterious Zodiacs From Around the Globe – Vedic (Hindu) Zodiac

You would be forgiven if you thought that there are a lot of similarities between the Vedic zodiac and the Western zodiac as the same constellations are used, and they symbolize the same characters and animals.

However, the way the zodiac is observed is radically different to what we are accustomed to in the West. For a start, Vedic astrology is far more fatalistic, while Western Astrology doesn’t believe that the stars give you a fixed fate – instead it believes you can use the zodiac to alter your fate. Vedic astrology also uses a square chart to depict a person’s personality, and the western one is a circle.

The calculations are completely different, and you could find that many planets land in difference signs to what they do in a western natal chart. What you get from Vedic astrology, that is not found in Western astrology, are “dashas”, which give a detailed prediction of the times you will experience various life events. Vedic astrology is considered more accurate when it comes to making predictions.

Mayan Zodiac

Mysterious Zodiacs From Around the Globe – Mayan Zodiac

The Ancient Mayans used an entirely different calendar to anything we are used to, and their year was only 260 days long. There are 19 Mayan zodiac signs altogether, and the Mayans would work out the Day sign which represents your personality, which you can find out below:
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Ch’en – January 2 – January 21An affinity with night and the moon energies

Sac – February 11 – March 2An affinity with the early morning energies

Keh – March 3 – March 22An affinity for nature and fire

Mak – March 23 – April 11Mysterious and secretive

K’ank’in – April 12 – May 1An affinity for earth and solar energies

Muwan – May 2 – May 21An affinity with thunderstorms

Pax – May 22 – June 10Has the leadership and strength of the Jaguar

Kayab – June 11 – June 30An affinity with the moon and spirituality

Kumk’u – July 1 – July 20Dualistic personality, a patient survivor

Wayeb – July 21 – July 25An affinity with alternative realms and the underworld

Pop – July 26 – August 14Visionary and sensitive leaders

Wo – August 15 – September 3A mystic who seeks wisdom

Sip – September 4 – September 23Graceful with and affinity with the forest

Sotz – September 24 – October 13Intuitive and insightful earth-mother

Sec – October 14 – November 2An affinity with the sky and all things above

Xul – November 3 – November 22Loyal, dedicated and strong

Yaxk’in – November 23 – December 12Natural healers

Mol – December 13 – January 1An affinity with rain and shamans

Celtic Zodiac

Mysterious Zodiacs From Around the Globe – Celtic Zodiac

The Celtic Zodiac is based upon a lunar year and focuses on the full moon. It is connected with nature and refers mostly to the part of your personality that is most in tune with the natural earthy realm.